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• The Good Book Blog

  Anchored Conference to Refresh and Recenter Ministry Leaders June 9-11

  The Good Book Blog — May 14, 2025

  We are living in a time of rapid change and seemingly unending tumult. It is getting tougher and tougher to be a good leader who holds fast to the...

• Biola News

  Biola University Celebrates Class of 2025

  Over 1,000 graduates crossed the stage at commencement ceremonies on May 9 and 10

  Sarah Dougher — May 13, 2025

  The unusual May heat did not limit the pomp and circumstance at Biola University’s Commencement Ceremonies on May 9 and 10, where over 1,000...

• Think Biblically

  Is Empathy a Sin?

  with Tim Muehlhoff

  Sean McDowell, Tim Muehlhoff — May 13, 2025

  Is empathy being weaponized by Progressives to manipulate Christians into adopting certain ethical and political views? Is empathy a virtue, or...

• The Good Book Blog

  Angels in Tolkien and the Bible

  Charlie Trimm — May 12, 2025

  My main research focus is the Old Testament, but one of my side interests is the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. I love The Lord of the Rings! I...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 122: The Spirit Of Our Politics

  Tim Muehlhoff, Michael Wear — May 12, 2025

  On today’s episode, Tim speaks with Michael Wear, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and author of the book, The...

• The Good Book Blog

  How Should I Present the Gospel?

  Eric Oldenburg — May 09, 2025

  In today’s Christian culture, we can sometimes get the idea that there is “the right way” or “the best way” to share Jesus with someone. There are...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: New Pope, Supreme Court Hears Case on Religious Charter Schools, New Successful Argument Against Transgenderism

  Sean McDowell, Thaddeus Williams — May 09, 2025

  This Week's Topics: A New Pope has been chosen by the Catholic Church The Supreme Court hears a case about government funding for a Catholic...

• Becoming Biola

  A Prayer for the Next Generation

  Join us in praying on National Day of Prayer

  Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp, Kayla Zuniga — May 08, 2025

  Last week our Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Kayla Zuniga, went to nearby Whittier for a National Day of Prayer meeting with local church...

• Think Biblically

  Thinking Biblically About Disability

  with Chris Ralston

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 06, 2025

  Why does God allow disabilities? What is the point of someone's disability? What is disability theology, and what are the implications of this for...

• Biola News

  Sculpture by Los Angeles Artist Tim Hawkinson Unveiled at Biola University

  The art piece, called “Faith of our Farmors,” honors the collective faith of the generation of Hawkinson’s grandparents

  Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025

  Biola University is now home to the original sculpture “Faith of our Farmors” by Los Angeles-based artist Tim Hawkinson. The sculpture, constructed...

• Biola News

  Father and Son to Graduate Together with MBA Degrees from Biola

  Craig and Will Prichard completed their degrees together while learning valuable lessons in the classroom and from each other

  Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025

  It was Commencement at Biola University in May 2022 where Craig Prichard attended as a guest to celebrate his son, Will Prichard (B.A. ’22),...

• The Good Book Blog

  “God so loved” or “God loved in this way”?

  Gary Manning Jr — May 05, 2025

  The traditional English translation of John 3:16 begins with the well-known “For God so loved the world, that he gave…” A few modern translations...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: The Abortion Pill Harms Women; Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 02, 2025

  This week's topics: Abortion Pill Study: A massive study reveals serious health risks linked to the abortion pill mifepristone, with adverse events...

• The Good Book Blog

  Who Was Michael Heiser and What Did He Teach? Part Three

  Charlie Trimm — April 30, 2025

  In two previous posts, I looked at what Michael Heiser taught and which biblical texts he appealed to. In this post, I am reviewing other...

• Think Biblically

  Cohabitation: Is it Biblical and Wise?

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 29, 2025

  What does the Bible say, if anything, about living together before marriage? Given that 70% of Americans now cohabit before marriage, and roughly...

• Biola News

  Biola Grieves the Passing of Crowell School of Business Student Avarie Tierney

  Avarie was known for her kindness, laughter and boldness

  Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025

  The Biola University community is deeply saddened to share that Avarie Tierney, a student studying Business Administration in the Crowell School of...

• Biola News

  Variety Magazine Regards Biola as a Top Film School

  The Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts is featured in Variety’s entertainment education report for the eighth consecutive year

  Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025

  The top industry publication, Variety Magazine, included Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts on its 2025 Education Impact...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 121: Build Muscle For Inquiry

  Rick Langer, Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, Tim Muehlhoff — April 28, 2025

  Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, is also a campus...

• The Good Book Blog

  Yes, Jesus was Crucified with Nails

  Gary Manning Jr — April 25, 2025

  This article was first published at ChurchLeaders. After it was published, the author of the Christianity Today article, Daniel Sulliman, posted...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Was Jesus crucified with nails?; Young men return to church; Are Megachurches Ethical?

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 25, 2025

  Topics this week: Controversy after Christianity Today published an article questioning whether Jesus was crucified with nails. The Supreme Court...

• Biola News

  Six Incoming Biola Students Earn Full-Tuition Scholarship

  Trustee Scholarship recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, strength of character, community contribution and Christian maturity

  Sarah Dougher — April 22, 2025

  A new full-tuition scholarship — the Trustee Scholarship — has been awarded to six incoming Biola University students who exemplify academic...

• Biola News

  Biola Alumnus Achieves Success in Aerospace Industry

  Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) landed job at Northrop Grumman after completing Biola’s 3+2 engineering program

  Katelyn Ho — April 22, 2025

  Biola University alumnus Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) has found success at Northrop Grumman, a leading company in the aerospace industry. Nearing his...

• Think Biblically

  The State of the Bible in 2025

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 22, 2025

  How many Americans are engaging the Bible today? And in what ways? How does Bible reading affect giving to charity, life flourishing, and...

• The Good Book Blog

  Prayer or Sleep? Which is More Important?

  Kenneth Berding — April 22, 2025

  Last night before going to bed I asked my wife an unusual question, “Should I get up at my normal 6am time and take my regular prayer walk followed...

• The Good Book Blog

  “And They Are Crucifying Him” (Mark 15:24)

  Kenneth Berding — April 18, 2025

  I opened my Greek Bible this morning (that is, the day I originally wrote this) simply to read God’s Word. I looked down at the first three words...